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Leinster keen on signing Thorn Leinster are close to agreeing a deal to sign World Cup winning second-row Brad Thorn, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159106.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159106.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:19:01 GMT SBW involved in weigh-in scuffle Sonny Bill Williams' next boxing opponent Clarence Tillman was pushed to the floor after throwing a punch at the All Blacks centre during a pre-fight press conference. http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/159097.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/159097.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:28:02 GMT Hosts lead way into Wellington quarters New Zealand cruised into the quarter-finals of the Wellington Sevens on Friday, maintaining a 100% record in their competitive Pool http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/158880.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/158880.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:10 GMT Cruden and Beale back in action All Blacks fly-half Aaron Cruden played his first game since the Rugby World Cup Final as the Chiefs routed the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby trial match on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158866.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158866.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:22:42 GMT Kaino ponders overseas move All Blacks star Jerome Kaino has revealed he may move overseas following the forthcoming Super Rugby season http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158704.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158704.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:47 GMT Super Rugby trial "on-report" powers Super Rugby will trial a rugby league-style "on-report" system in this season's competition http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158408.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158408.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:36:59 GMT Cron poised for All Blacks return Mike Cron is set to return to the New Zealand coaching team having accepted an invite from All Blacks boss Steve Hansen to become forwards coach http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/158373.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/158373.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:02:48 GMT Woodcock to miss opening rounds Blues and All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock will sit out the opening rounds of the forthcoming Super Rugby campaign http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158113.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/158113.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:18:38 GMT Ranger's court date confirmed for August Blues wing Rene Ranger will face trial in August three years after being charged with injuring with intent http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/158027.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/158027.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:50:56 GMT Crusaders opt to play in Napier The Crusaders have confirmed that they will play their first home match of the 2012 Super Rugby season at Napier's McLean Park http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157833.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157833.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:02:39 GMT Masoe opts against Warriors switch Glasgow Warriors have taken the unusual move of confirming that Chris Masoe will not sign for the side and has instead opted to stay in France http://www.espnscrum.com/scotland/rugby/story/157787.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scotland/rugby/story/157787.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:46:41 GMT Chiefs turn to Messam and Clarke The Chiefs have named co-captains for their 2012 Super Rugby campaign http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157723.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157723.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:43:46 GMT Warriors in race to sign Masoe Glasgow Warriors have admitted they are chasing the signature of Castres captain Chris Masoe http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157704.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157704.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:39:41 GMT Sonny Bill lines up new opponent Sonny Bill Williams has lined up Clarence Tillman III as his new opponent for the New Zealand Heavyweight crown http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/157692.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/157692.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:34:22 GMT Hore relishing Highlanders return All Blacks hooker Andrew Hore is relishing the chance to pull on the Highlanders jersey after years of turning out for their Wellington rivals http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157556.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157556.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:51:58 GMT SBW's NZ heavyweight fight in doubt All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams' fight with Richard Tutaki is in doubt after it emerged his opponent is currently in jail http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/157554.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/157554.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:30:25 GMT Hadlee Stand first to go at AMI The Hadlee Stand will be pulled down at Christchurch's AMI Stadium and doubts remain over the future of the whole ground http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/157510.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/157510.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:46:38 GMT McCaw recovery on track All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has revealed that he is recovering well from surgery on a foot injury but has refused to put a date on his likely return to action http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157423.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157423.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:32:59 GMT Carter pencilled in for March return Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder expects Dan Carter to be back for the Super Rugby side by March http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157324.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157324.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:06:15 GMT Force accept Ripia resignation Willie Ripia has resigned from the Western Force with immediate effect, the Super Rugby franchise has announced http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157281.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/157281.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:51:51 GMT